Students pursuing the BS with a concentration in human factors and applied cognition take 12-13 credits. Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in all coursework appled to the concentration.

Students who successfully complete the Psychology Department Honors Program (PSYC 490, 491, and 492) with an honors thesis/project focused on human factors or applied cognition may, with approval of their thesis committees and the associate chair for undergraduate studies, substitute their honors work for one course in the concentration.

Note: A concentration is a narrow specialization within a student’s major/field of study. This is different from a minor, which is a secondary field of study a student pursues outside of their major.

Opportunities

All students have opportunities to

conduct independent research

engage in globally-related activities through coursework and language study at Mason and abroad

participate in many forms of public service

prepare for their future careers through internships, career-focused minors and other college-to-career activities